Blue Jackets vs Penguins Prediction and NHL Tips - 31 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 30, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: Mar 29, 2024, 6:57PM
The Columbus Blue Jackets will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, starting at 10:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Blue Jackets vs Penguins game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs Penguins
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Columbus-Pittsburgh NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Penguins a 60% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
More: Blue Jackets vs Penguins Match Centre
Blue Jackets vs Penguins: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Nationwide Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Blue Jackets $2.60, Penguins $1.59
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.62), Penguins -1.5 ($2.47)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.82, Under $2.08
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Blue Jackets at $2.60 and the Penguins at $1.59.
The Blue Jackets are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Penguins, with odds of $1.62 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Penguins (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.47.
The Over/Under for Blue Jackets vs Penguins has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.82 and odds for the Under at $2.08.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Blue Jackets vs Penguins: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Columbus at $2.60 with Betfair (1.6% edge)
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.62 with Betfair (62% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.08 with Betfair (53% probability) 🔥
Every time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Stats Insider's best bets of the day across any sport.
Today's Blue Jackets vs Penguins best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Penguins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our preferred option because of the 1.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Blue Jackets vs Penguins: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Columbus vs Pittsburgh on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Blue Jackets vs Penguins: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs Penguins? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Columbus' Alexander Nylander is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Penguins.
Nylander has an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star has a 42.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 8.8% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 5.6% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 5.0% probability
- Zach Werenski: 3.7% probability
- Cole Sillinger: 3.5% probability
Penguins First Goal Scorer Tips
- Bryan Rust: 7.5% probability
- Sidney Crosby: 7.1% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 4.4% probability
- Michael Bunting: 4.2% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 4.1% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 42.2% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 28.0% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 25.6% probability
- Cole Sillinger: 20.4% probability
- Zach Werenski: 19.7% probability
Penguins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Bryan Rust: 36.8% probability
- Sidney Crosby: 35.7% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 24.6% probability
- Michael Bunting: 24.2% probability
- Reilly Smith: 23.5% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Columbus vs Pittsburgh game at Nationwide Arena.
As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Blue Jackets vs Penguins: Preview
The game between the Blue Jackets and Penguins at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Sunday 31 March 2024
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Columbus vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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